E&W Blog

"Oh, tax reform is working"
Feb 1, 2018
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A former small business owner herself, Chairwoman Virginia Foxx has been talking to business owners who are putting money into their businesses and their employees because of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. To watch video, click here.
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Prosperous People = Prosperous Country
Jan 30, 2018
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Chairwoman Virginia Foxx talks about her relationship with President Trump and his vision for a prosperous America ahead of tonight's State of the Union. To watch video, click here.
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ICYMI: Every Family Deserves a Choice in Education
Jan 26, 2018
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Every Family Deserves a Choice in Education By Secretary Betsy DeVos, Senator Lamar Alexander & Chairwoman Virginia Foxx Education holds the key to unlocking the full potential of all children. A high-quality education can equip a child with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue the American dr...
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ICYMI: Taming the tuition tiger
Jan 23, 2018
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Taming the tuition tiger By Chairwoman Virginia Foxx and Ed Feulner — Monday, January 22, 2018 You can’t put a price on education, the saying goes, but if you did, it would be very high. And the cost falls on everyone. Indeed, our economy is hampered by a two-pronged higher education problem: Colle...
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In Photos: National School Choice Rally
Jan 22, 2018
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Last week, at a rally held on Capitol Hill, Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) joined U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and scores of students, teachers, and families to celebrate National School Choice Week. At the event, Chairwoman Foxx spoke with students about their personal school choice suc...
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Holding Job Corps to a Higher Standard of Accountability
Jan 11, 2018
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The Job Corps program has the potential to offer a lifeline to disadvantaged youth, and can be instrumental in helping them become responsible and employable members of the workforce. The program was created to encourage civic engagement, and many past students have been able to use their Job Corps ...
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ICYMI: Today's College Students Aren't Who You Think
Jan 6, 2018
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Today's College Students Aren't Who You Think By Melissa Korn and Kathryn Tam Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Republicans on Capitol Hill are advocating a fundamental rethink of higher education, pushing for more vocational programs and shorter pathways to credentials. With a House bill aimed a...
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